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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 997.40 and 318.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 997.40 and 318.53 is: 477.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 997.40 = 318.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/997.40 = 318.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 997.40 × 318.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 317,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,695.24/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.44

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